SMS Service for Business

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sfrasernz

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#252847 13-Jul-2019 19:38

Could anyone recommend a good SMS platform for a small business to send customer SMS messages please? Right now we would send messages through a web portal or whatever client they have but in the future an API interface for our MS Access CRM tool (for want of a better word) could be useful.

Edit - or alternatively an inexpensive GSM Modem and application that we could use a SIM installed in and benefit from our unlimited SMS plan?

sfrasernz

227 posts

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#2276075 13-Jul-2019 20:03

I've stumled across these Android SMS gateway apps. They sound like a good solution to take advantage of local cellular plans. Has anyone had any experience of these?

https://semysms.net/

https://smsgateway.me/

http://www.ozekisms.com/index.php?owpn=7

Andib

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#2276080 13-Jul-2019 20:21

https://etxt.datacom.co.nz/

https://www.vodafone.co.nz/multitxt/

https://www.spark.co.nz/help/mobile-data/plans-services/etxt/

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Shoes2468

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#2276081 13-Jul-2019 20:26

I would recommend these guys, great support etc.

https://www.txtstream.co.nz/

sfrasernz

227 posts

Master Geek

#2276082 13-Jul-2019 20:27

Wow, a $100 setup fee for Sparks eTXT service... looking seriously at the Android solutions which gives me free messaging once I've got it setup.

Andib

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#2276083 13-Jul-2019 20:38

Make sure you read your plan details as sending messages like you mentioned is a breach of the T&Cs of most mobile plans and you'll risk disconnection.

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sfrasernz

227 posts

Master Geek

#2276088 13-Jul-2019 20:49

Ah ok. Thanks for the heads up.

kornflake

409 posts

Ultimate Geek

#2276092 13-Jul-2019 20:57

Yea Sparks eTxT is a joke, sorry Spark but it really is. Have a look at TNZ groups solution, tnz dot co dot nz, btw I am am not associated with them but have used their services in the past and no complaints only compliments.

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chevrolux

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#2276094 13-Jul-2019 21:11

We use BurstSMS at work.

Good api, no set up fee, good rates etc.

guyl

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#2276194 14-Jul-2019 09:56

+1 for Txtstream.co.nz

Do I have to admit I am Director of the company? 😁

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#2276198 14-Jul-2019 10:01

Andib:

Make sure you read your plan details as sending messages like you mentioned is a breach of the T&Cs of most mobile plans and you'll risk disconnection.

If the texts are just appointment reminders or similar where you're not expecting a reply you would be better to just use a prepay sim e.g. Warehouse Mobile and pay $4 for an unlimited text pack then. If it gets disconnected just buy another prepay sim.